Benefits:
- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture
- Full time, Monday to Friday with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
- No study debt, stable hours and leave entitlements
- Structured career growth through a professional development program
Your Host Employer:
Redland City Council proudly serves the Redlands Coast community, delivering essential services and shaping a thriving, sustainable region. With over 1,000 employees across diverse teams, we maintain roads, parks, waterways, and islands, and provide services like waste, water, libraries, and community events.
Ranked among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing, Redlands is a great place to live, work, and grow. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected, supported, and able to contribute their best.
The Role:
Location: Cleveland QLD
Duration: 12-month Traineeship
Start Date: February 2026
As a Horticulture Trainee, you will work alongside experienced mentors to create and maintain parks and gardens across the local council area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain parks and gardens, including planting, pruning, mulching, and watering
- Operate tools and machinery for mowing, brush cutting, and general upkeep
- Control pests and weeds and install irrigation systems
- Keep outdoor spaces tidy and safe by inspecting and repairing playgrounds and park furniture
- Use equipment like hedgers, blowers, chainsaws, and pressure cleaners
- Follow safety procedures while working in a team or independently
As part of your Traineeship, you’ll join Redland City Council’s Professional Development Program, giving you structured learning, networking opportunities, and exposure to Council-wide operations.
About You:
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will need to:
- Enjoy working outdoors and using garden tools
- Be punctual, reliable and have a strong work ethic
- Prioritise tasks effectively under pressure
- Work well independently and in a team
- Have great communication skills
- Have a can-do attitude and be willing to learn
- Be safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures
Role Requirements:
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Good physical fitness for manual tasks
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment functional assessment (including drug and alcohol screening)
- Previous experience in gardening, horticulture or similar trades (advantageous)
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
Note: candidates must meet the criteria outlined in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start guidelines. Suitability will be assessed in line with these requirements.
This position is paid under the National Training Wage.
Redland City Council gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training under the First Start Program.
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